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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.19, 40.26 and 23.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.19, 40.26 and 23.66 is: 32.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.19 : 40.26 = 23.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.19/40.26 = 23.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.19x = 40.26 × 23.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.19x = 952.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.23/29.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.62

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